June 15, 2026

MOD’s Families Hub is now in its second year – have you used it yet?

 

Lancashire - Preston: The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment 20th Anniversary Event - 4th July 2026


We’re proud to celebrate 20 years of The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment with a special anniversary event in Preston on 4th July.

Join us for a ceremonial parade through the city centre led by The Band of The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment , followed by a families day at Fulwood Barracks.

This is a chance to meet our soldiers, explore military equipment and celebrate alongside the community that has supported us over the past two decades.
There will be a DJ and entertainment from our Fijian Choir plus FREE FAIRGROUND RIDES FOR ALL!

4th July
Parade 11am
Families Day 12pm
Free entry

Anyone affiliated to the regiment or its antecedents is welcome to attend.

Information provided by Weeton HIVE

Weeton: AWS /CS Summer Youth Club Activities

 Information provided by Weeton HIVE

Weeton: LCC Mobile Library Services - upcoming dates for 2026


Mobile Library - Weeton Barracks

Our five mobile vans travel across the Lancashire region and are based at Heysham, Garstang, Brierfield, Clayton Green, and Ormskirk. Routes are covered on a three-weekly basis with over 700 stops and a wide range of books to suit all tastes. Titles are changed regularly, with new ones being added frequently. Books can also be ordered, just the same as in a static library. A variety of audio books and CDs are also available.

New customers are always welcome, and you can join simply by going to the vehicle to be signed up.

The mobile library will be situated on the car park opposite Honeypot nursery on Weeton Barracks at 1pm - 1.30pm on the following dates:

Wed 17th June 2026

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Lyneham: Trainmaster Wiltshire are stopping at Lyneham Village Hall - Sun 21 Jun

 


If you’re joining us in Lyneham on the 21st then we will be treating all dads or honorary dads to a gift!

So why not book in and kill two birds with one stone - a great activity for your child(ren) and a gift for dad! And of course we will have our tuck shop selling drinks and snacks so perfect for a great morning out!

Please click here to book your tickets!

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Colerne: Housing Surgery & School staff visit to coffee morning - Thu 25 Jun


Information provided by Colerne HIVE

Blandford: Garrison shuttle bus service to Blandford town (every Tuesday)

 

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Please see below for estimated timetable, please allow enough time to ensure that you do not miss the Bus.

Pick Up

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

Drop off only

Pass Gate House for Security Clearance

0930

1015

1110

1230

1325

1420

South Cresent/Racedown Road (either bus shelter)

0935

1020

1115

1235

1330

1425

Gunville Down Road (either bus shelter)

0940

1025

1120

1240

1335

1430

Ashley Wood Road (opposite bus shelter) [Officer's Quarters]

0945

1030

1125

1245

1340

1435

Black Lane

0950

1035

1130

1250

1345

1440

Drop Off

 

 

 

 

 

 

M&S Foodhall (Car Park, end of Nightingale Court walk-through)

0955*

1040*

1135*

1255*

1350*

-

East Street/Market Place Bus Stop [Drop-off only]

1000

1045

1140

1300

1355

-

Arrive Tesco Supermarket (ATM pull-in)

1005*

1050

1145*

1305

1400

-

Return Journey

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depart Tesco Supermarket (ATM pull-in)

-

1055

1215

1310

1405

-

The Ham Bus Stop (Morrisons Car Park) [Pick-up only]

-

1100

1220

1315

1410

-

M&S Foodhall (Car Park, end of Nightingale Court walk-through)

-

1105

1225

1320

1415

-

 

*Drop-off by request


This service will run every Tuesday up to and including 22 December.
Pilot Funded by Dorset Council. Service operated by Dorset Community Transport.

If you need any further clarification, please email blandfordgar-bgsuwelfare@mod.gov.uk.

NOTE: Anyone travelling into town on final run (1330/1340/1345 Camp pick-ups) will need to make their own way back.


Information provided by Bovington HIVE via Blandford BGSU welfare office.

Wildshore Blackpool - Watersport and Aqua Park - military Discount

 

Wildshore Blackpool has kindly offered a 10% military discount for all their activities

Bookings are now live.  To book please Click Here

Information provided by Weeton HIVE